An American professor proposes the installation of signs prohibiting handshakes in hospitals, in order to limit the transmission of viruses.
Ban handshakes in hospitals to avoid contamination. This is what Mark Sklansky, professor at the University of California, suggests in an editorial published in the journal Jama.
Health professionals frequently remind people of the importance of washing their hands, which carry many bacteria. In order to limit contamination, hospitals are stepping up vigilance to ensure that staff observe these hygiene measures.
Mark Sklansky suggests going further. This University professor would like to institute zones where it would be forbidden to shake hands, the “no handshaking” (no handshaking), with the installation of signs dominating information on the reasons for this ban, such as for the ban on smoking. This is to help people become aware of the danger of tarnsmission of certain bacteria, and in particular Clostridium difficile, which is very common in hospitals.
Asian salvation, more hygienic
This measure would also avoid creating misunderstandings by refusing to shake hands with a person. Shaking hands is seen in our society as a sign of politeness that cannot be avoided. It is a symbol of reconciliation, respect, peace and even assumes commercial and political significance, being in use among political figures.
The scientist therefore proposes the Asian salute as an alternative, much more hygienic because it does not require any physical contact, but only an inclination and a nod of the head. Another researcher, Tom McClellan suggested contact with the fists. Like young people who greet each other.
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